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Dodge County, WI
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County guide · Wisconsin · WI WPAs
Waterfowl Production Areas & Public Hunting Land in Dodge County, WI
Dodge County has 4 named Waterfowl Production Areas covering 812 acres of federally owned, walk-in public land. The largest is Trenton WPA at 514 acres; the average tract is about 203 acres.
WPAs here are managed by the Leopold Wetland Management District, which sets any district-specific rules (vehicle access, blinds, nontoxic shot, closed areas).
The county covers about 907 square miles and has roughly 89,396 residents. WPAs make up about 0.1% of its land area.
4named WPAs
812acres of WPA land
514largest WPA (ac)
2refuges & districts
Map of WPAs in Dodge County
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — federally owned public land. Land outside them is almost always private. Switch to satellite to check water conditions and cover, and click any tract for coordinates.
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All Waterfowl Production Areas in Dodge County
| WPA | Acres | Nearest town | GPS | Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton WPA | 514 | 22 mi SW of Fond du Lac | 43.57116, -88.77588 |
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| Robbins Shorebird WPA | 132 | 26 mi SW of Fond du Lac | 43.52435, -88.82248 |
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| Stenaas WPA | 85 | 21 mi SW of Fond du Lac | 43.52259, -88.68858 |
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| Pieper WPA | 81 | 22 mi SW of Fond du Lac | 43.53028, -88.71427 |
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Acreage from USFWS realty GIS polygons. Coordinates are a point inside each tract — not necessarily a parking area. Look for designated parking and boundary signs on the ground.
Hunting WPAs in Dodge County: rules & tips
Typically allowed
- Hunting waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Wisconsin regulations
- Walk-in access from roads and designated parking areas
- Fishing and trapping where state and district rules allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and dog training outside restricted periods
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most tracts
- Motor vehicles only on designated roads and parking areas
- Blinds and portable stands usually removed at the end of each day
- Nontoxic shot required for waterfowl; many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas, refuge-style rules or seasonal restrictions
Getting to Dodge County
Distances below are straight-line from the center of the county. Most WPAs are reached by county and township gravel roads — download the GPX file and load it into your phone or GPS before you lose cell coverage.
- Fond du Lac, WI25 mi — county center is SW of town
- Oshkosh, WI39 mi — county center is S of town
- Madison, WI44 mi — county center is NE of town
- Milwaukee, WI49 mi — county center is NW of town
Shooting hours in Dodge County
Today at Dodge County
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 15m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 06m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:29 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 19m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 44m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 13m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 4:19 PM | 8h 59m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 01m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 17m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 52m |
Computed for 43.461, -88.703 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast for Dodge County
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Refuges & districts with land in Dodge County
Refuge hunt units in Dodge County
| Unit | Refuge | Status | Acres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Tour | Horicon NWR | !Special regs | 974 |
| Disabled | Horicon NWR | !Special regs | 900 |
| General | Horicon NWR | !Special regs | 19,754 |
| Closed | Horicon NWR | ✕Closed | 357 |
Neighboring counties with WPAs
- Columbia County, WI 13 WPAs · 3.9K ac
- Dane County, WI 10 WPAs · 1.8K ac
- Fond du Lac County, WI 5 WPAs · 1.2K ac
- Jefferson County, WI 3 WPAs · 239 ac
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest) and Esri county boundaries. Page updated October 28, 2026.